Fall Detectors and Fall Alarms

Rest easy knowing that if you or a loved one has a fall, assistance will be on the way with a fall detector.

Fall alarms and fall detectors provide complete reassurance that an elderly relative or someone at risk of collapse from a medical condition (e.g. stroke or epilepsy) who lives independently will be attended to quickly in the event of a fall.

About a third of people over 65 will fall each year and the figure for those over 75 is even higher. 8,000 older people fall every day in the UK. The risk of falling is an ongoing concern for anybody with impaired balance or mobility. It poses a particular risk for the elderly, even those in good general health, as a fall can lead to serious injury or secondary problems.

More than half of all falls take place within the home, making fall alarms an ideal solution for reliable fall detection and alert. Fall alert devices can ensure that assistance is promptly and automatically provided if you do fall. A good fall alert system includes fall detectors which can be worn on a cord around your neck, clipped to your belt or worn with a waist pouch accessory. These fall detectors trigger an alarm if they detect a jolt and sense you are not in a standing position; this is what occurs in the majority of falls. Typically, a falls alarm is a battery operated device containing a microprocessor, detector and a radio transmitter. It will automatically trigger an alarm call on your emergency alarm system if it detects that you have fallen and alerts your emergency contact. For example, they may need to call an ambulance for you. You can also use a fall detector to manually raise an alarm call. Alvolution offers several devices enabling you to find the right solution for you or your loved one.